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Oh, don't worry, I was a mainstream guy when I joined. Now I don't know if I am anymore! An it's only been 4 months so...
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Rocky III is
I'm ready for your rage.
I'm ready for your rage.
Bring it on!
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A huge welcome! 
It doesn't really way in what way you love film, no matter what you'll probably end in some kind of discussion anyways. That's how it is with so many different opinions haha, you seem like a real chill dude so please stick around!
I'm sure after a year or less your movie taste will already be different!
It doesn't really way in what way you love film, no matter what you'll probably end in some kind of discussion anyways. That's how it is with so many different opinions haha, you seem like a real chill dude so please stick around!
I'm sure after a year or less your movie taste will already be different!
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Heck, I just watched that French movie, "Cache" yesterday, and found it kinda boring because I didn't get what the point was.
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Hah. I thought Rocky Horror was a cult classic?
Anyways welcome to the site! Stay for a while, hope ya like it! As for you film taste most everyone starts with the easy stuff, but eventually you learn to love the more academic and maybe more artsy films as well. It is part of growing as a viewer. But that does not mean you have to turn your back on good old fashioned action movies and popcorn flicks altogether. Just don't be afraid to expand you tastes.
Also be honest about your likes and dislikes. Do not feel the need to pretend to like a director to be accepted. Everyone here is not hot on at least on film most people like. Like me and my opinions on Tarantino.
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but eventually you learn to love the more academic and maybe more artsy films as well. It is part of growing as a viewer.
I'll admit, I like my movies simple. While I do recognize (at certain times) the effort put into movies that force the audiences to think, I just like my movies entertaining, though not necessarily shallow. I mean, it gets especially annoying when the film requires your prior knowledge of American culture to appreciate what it's trying to do, since I have very little knowledge of said culture as a Singaporean, so I do prefer movies that have themes that are easily appreciated by a global-wide mainstream audience.
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I see that many of you here are serious film-buffs who likes the more intellectual movies, which worries me a little, since I only like mainstream movies that aren't too "deep" for me. Heck, I just watched that French movie, "Cache" yesterday, and found it kinda boring because I didn't get what the point was. That being said, I'm not shallow enough to have enjoyed the Transformers movies and call them a good movie.
No, my idea of a good movie is something that combines a good element of entertainment with art - or "entertaining art," as I once called it. Stuff like Terminator 2, Predator, Alien/Aliens/Alien 3, Empire Strikes Back, etc., they'd be my examples of movies that are both entertaining and yet have a good story behind them. I watch movies to have a good time, not to analyze philosophies and politics, but anything that holds a "deep" story while managing to entertain me at the same time would most probably gain a 5/5 from me.
No, my idea of a good movie is something that combines a good element of entertainment with art - or "entertaining art," as I once called it. Stuff like Terminator 2, Predator, Alien/Aliens/Alien 3, Empire Strikes Back, etc., they'd be my examples of movies that are both entertaining and yet have a good story behind them. I watch movies to have a good time, not to analyze philosophies and politics, but anything that holds a "deep" story while managing to entertain me at the same time would most probably gain a 5/5 from me.
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Welcome, new here myself and have found it to be a friendly place thus far. Liking mainstream movies is fine - 'entertainment' comes in many different guises and is subjective as far as I'm concerned. There are all types on here from what I've seen, I'm sure you'll fit right in.
In contrast of Minio's 'Arthouse Mafia' thread you can make a 'Mainstream Mafia' thread and have some stylish gang-fighting against the opposing organization.
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Gang fights are too mainstream for Arthouse Mafia.
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Haha... as fun as that sounds, I don't think many serious film-buffs would really give a Mainstream Mafia the time of day (as opposed to an Arthouse Mafia). 
But erm... like I said, it does sound like a fun idea. I wouldn't mind creating one if there's enough interest, I guess.
"Mainstream" can be so subjective though. I mean, it's rather easy to say which film is trying to be "artsy"... at least easier than pointing out mainstream movies anyway, IMO. "Mainstream" just seems like such a diverse category. It's like the "General" category of movies.
In contrast of Minio's 'Arthouse Mafia' thread you can make a 'Mainstream Mafia' thread and have some stylish gang-fighting against the opposing organization.
But erm... like I said, it does sound like a fun idea. I wouldn't mind creating one if there's enough interest, I guess."Mainstream" can be so subjective though. I mean, it's rather easy to say which film is trying to be "artsy"... at least easier than pointing out mainstream movies anyway, IMO. "Mainstream" just seems like such a diverse category. It's like the "General" category of movies.
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Hello and welcome to Movie Forums!
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Come on guys, how come nobody mentions this:
If you are an Azufan, the rest is irrelevant. It wouldn't even matter if you didn't like movies at all. Superb taste, mate.
I'm also an anime fan of sorts, but currently, I'm taking a break from them to focus on movies instead. If anyone who's an anime fan here that's interested, my favorite anime are Gintama, Madoka Magica, Azumanga Daioh, Nichijou, Aku no Hana, and Watamote. Much like my taste in movies, I prefer anime that knows how to satisfy me with entertainment yet keeping it intellectually nourishing
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If you are an Azufan, the rest is irrelevant. It wouldn't even matter if you didn't like movies at all. Superb taste, mate.
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Hey Jacob, I like you're style. You're not afraid to jump in and start conversing. MoFo is a great, yet small membership board, so new peeps are needed and always welcomed!
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Well, the thing is, I've been watching movies for quite a while now, and I still find it hard to be interested in "artsy" movies as many "serious movie fans" do. Stuff like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, etc., I'd hear about them a lot, but I just can't get myself into watching them.
I'll admit, I like my movies simple. While I do recognize (at certain times) the effort put into movies that force the audiences to think, I just like my movies entertaining, though not necessarily shallow. I mean, it gets especially annoying when the film requires your prior knowledge of American culture to appreciate what it's trying to do, since I have very little knowledge of said culture as a Singaporean, so I do prefer movies that have themes that are easily appreciated by a global-wide mainstream audience.
I'll admit, I like my movies simple. While I do recognize (at certain times) the effort put into movies that force the audiences to think, I just like my movies entertaining, though not necessarily shallow. I mean, it gets especially annoying when the film requires your prior knowledge of American culture to appreciate what it's trying to do, since I have very little knowledge of said culture as a Singaporean, so I do prefer movies that have themes that are easily appreciated by a global-wide mainstream audience.
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Welcome... I don't care to use terms that divide... A great movie is a great movie. Before I turned 17, my movie tastes were horrible (if I were to watch them now)... They key is to watch as many movies as possible, even random ones, recommendations from people here, and then you have a bigger gulf.
There are plenty of simple films that are amazing. The more you watch, the better you'll become
There are plenty of simple films that are amazing. The more you watch, the better you'll become
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